Virtual try-on
How Does AI Virtual Try-On Work?
· 6 min read
Early virtual try-on simply pasted a garment image over a photo, with unconvincing results. Generative AI changed that: modern models don't paste — they redraw the person wearing the garment.

Step 1: Understanding your photo
The AI locates the body, pose and existing clothes, and identifies what must stay untouched: face, hair, hands and background.
Step 2: Understanding the garment
It reads the garment's category, shape, length, colour, pattern and apparent fabric. That's why a clean, cut-out garment photo helps — EveryWear's virtual wardrobe removes backgrounds automatically.
Step 3: Generating the image
A generative model produces a new image of the same person, in the same pose, wearing the chosen pieces — handling drape, folds, shadows and layering.
In EveryWear you can use your own photo or create your Reflet: from a face photo and a full-body photo, the AI builds a neutral mannequin of you in jeans and a white T-shirt, a clean base for every try-on.
What AI try-on does well
- Rendering colours and patterns.
- Showing the overall look of a complete outfit.
- Comparing two combinations or two colours quickly.
- Testing an item seen online with your own clothes.
Limits to keep in mind
A render is a generated image, not a fitting room. The AI doesn't know your exact size or the garment's real cut, so it can't tell you whether a size M fits. Small details like printed text or logos may be approximate. Use try-on to judge style and pairing, not size.
How to get the best results
- A well-lit, front-facing, full-body photo on a plain background.
- Fitted clothes on the base photo (or your Reflet).
- Sharp, complete, cut-out garment photos.
- A coherent outfit: top, bottom, shoes — not ten pieces at once.
Frequently asked questions
Can virtual try-on tell me my size?
No. It shows style and pairing, not exact fit. Use the brand's size guide for sizing.
How much does EveryWear's virtual try-on cost?
1 credit per garment per render — about €0.10 per garment with the packs. See virtual try-on.
